The Epona 100 – Epona 100

Three amazing trails, one incredible 100 mile adventure

Welcome to the Epona 100

Save the date – August 21^st 2025

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Immerse yourself in the wonders of this captivating 100 mile adventure through the mountains and trails of south Wales

We wanted to give you (our runners, walkers and hikers) the best chance of some good weather during the event and this is why we’ve chosen to host the Epona 100 on June 21st 2025. It makes it more enjoyable. It makes sense.

Cambrian Way

The Connoisseur

Explore the energy and beautiful vista’s of the Cambrian Way.

EST. 1968

Offa’s Dyke

The King

Experience the ancient history and breathtaking beauty of Offa’s Dyke.

EST. 1971

Beacons Way

The Icon

Discover the iconic landmarks and stunning landscapes of the Beacons Way.

EST. 2005

Sign up today and save…

We appreciate signing up for a 100 miler is a big investment of time and money. Until September 1st 2024 we are offering a special discounted rate for our early bird runners to sign up to the Epona 100. Sign up today for £175.00. After September 1st 2024 the price will go back to its usual cost of £195.00.

Entry Fee

The entry fee for the Epona 100 is an early bird special of £175.00 until September 1st 2024. After this date the cost will go up to £195.00. Included in your entry fee will be a limited edition iconic Epona 100 belt buckle (for all finishers), a limited edition Epona 100 weighty medal (for all finishers), live tracking of all runners, fully loaded checkpoints, emergency medical cover, experienced, dedicated and bloody awesome crew members plus race organisers who have been working in the industry since 2012.

Need some extra information? Check out the Runner Manual here!

Checkpoints

There are 8 checkpoints in total and 1 finish line (understatement of the year). You will never have to travel too far without seeing some of the most incredible volunteers out there (they truly do rock). Our checkpoints will be fully loaded with excellent food options, gallons of delicious drinks and wholehearted volunteers that will go above and beyond to help you on your adventure. All food allergies can be and will be catered for – as long as you let you know before the event (sadly we aren’t mind readers).

Cut offs

At Epona, we are all about the adventure and we really don’t want you guys stressing too much over cut off times. You will have a total time of 50 hours to get across that finish line. That is genuinely a lot of time. It’s an average of 2 miles per hour and we know if you are signing up to tackle a 100 miler then you have it within you to average at least 30 minutes per mile.

Drop bags

Drop bags ARE recommended and NOT compulsory. Each runner is entitled to 1 x drop bag and it must NOT exceed 45 cm x 75.5 cm x 45cm; Volume: 132 litres in size. Your 1 x drop bag will be available to you at mile at three opportunities along the route. Please note all drop bags will be returned to the finish line in time for your finish. Plastic boxes or suitcases will not be allowed.

Route

This incredible 100 mile adventure is very much achievable with the right training and approach. The route itself may seem a little daunting with 17,500 ft of elevation gain but the course itself is very much runnable in sections and let’s be honest we all walk at some point during a 100 miler. It just means you can take in some of the most breathtaking views Wales has to offer. The beautiful mix of Offa’s, Cambrian and Beacons really do come together to deliver a whistle stop tour full of highlights that will live long in the memory and in the legs.

The Epona 100 will be a mental and physical rollercoaster at times with an accumulative elevation gain of 17,500 ft over the 100 miles – this course packs a punch but also a big cwtch. There are plenty of runnable sections with lots of downhill for those who love cutting loose. Since you wondered, we thought we’d list every mountain you tackle – Sugar Loaf, Skirrid Fawr, The Blorenge, Gilwern Hill, Blaen Onneu, Mynydd Llangynidr, Pant y Creigiau, Bryn Melyn, Tor y Foel, Table Mountain, Pen Cerrig Calch, Pen Allt Mawr, Pen Tywn Glas, Mynydd Llysiau, Pen Trumau, Waun Fach, Pen Y Gadair Fawr, Rhos Dirion, Twmpa, Hay Bluff, Twyn Llech, Black Mountain, Sugar Loaf for a second time – that’s a grand total of 23 mountains.

Check out the route here

What to expect once you sign up?

A friendly ‘welcome to the adventure’ (event) email will be sent to the email address you registered with.

The next time you will hear from us (directly) will be in the form of an email 8 weeks before the event, then another email 4 weeks before the event and a final email 2 weeks before the event.

Alas that isn’t the last communication – please keep an eye on your mobile for a phone call from our Race Director a couple of days before the event is due to take place – don’t worry you haven’t done anything wrong, it’s a peace of mind call to make sure you’re ready for the big day!
We’re not promising you an easy run. My goodness there is a total elevation gain of 17,500 ft. But please know – this is very much an achievable challenge with the right training and game plan on the day(s).

Epona will help you reach your wildest dreams when it comes to running a 100 miler.

Start Location

Abergavenny

Finish Location

Abergavenny

Start and Finish Time

06:00 Saturday 21st June – 08:00 Monday 23rd June

Elevation Profile

17,000ft

Aid Stations

8 aid stations (1 full-fare sleep stations)

Terrain

80% trail, 20% road, 100% fun

RUNNER INFORMATION

RACE RULES

Sponsors of the Epona 100

I’ve run 3 times with Pegasus Ultra Running and each time I’ve felt so supported, looked after and encouraged. From personal touches like a phonecall from the RD, no cut offs, no judgement. All runners/walkers welcomed. The best marshal’s and incredible aid stations. sign me up for more next year I’m in

Issy Evans

I don’t know where to start. It’s the first time I’ve left a review for something that has impacted my life so much. I can’t recommend this event enough. The organisation is outstanding. The support from the race director Rhys is unbelievable. The lasting memories I’ve made during the event leave me lost for words. If you’re looking for a 200mile Ultra Marathon, don’t look anywhere else. I genuinely believe the support these guys offer is another level to anyone else, they will fill you with confidence and surround you by support.

Matt Flynn

Fantastic event that is totally made by the superb organisation and the amazing crew of volunteers.
The Epona is a tough event which you would expect for a 100 miler but the payoff is out of this world.
The views on the course are simply breathtaking but this pales next to the complete support of Rhys and the rest of the crew. I felt special at every single moment of this race right from the pre race phonecall, registration and pre race briefing through every checkpoint and right to the finish line, nothing was too much for the crew no matter the time of the day.

Jason Ahmed